People We Serve

EBCAP’s Social Services and Family Centers are available to residents of Rhode Island’s East Bay communities including East Providence, Barrington, Warren, Bristol, Little Compton, Tiverton, Portsmouth, Middletown, Newport, and Jamestown.

Key Features

Family Centers provide individuals and families access to the following services:

• Social Services/Safety Net Services
• Home Heating and Energy Assistance 
• Basic Human Needs Assistance 
• Referrals for Senior Services and Head Start Enrollment 
• Application Assistance (SNAP, WIC, Housing Applications)

Location(s) of the Program

Hours of Operation

East Providence:

• Walk-in Hours – Monday to Friday: 8:00 AM – 4:30 P.M.

Newport:

• Advocates are ready to assist with Social Services. Please call 401-847-7821, ext. 1534, before your visit for the most updated hours.

Tiverton:

• Advocates are ready to assist with Social Services. Please call 401-625-5134, ext. 2306, before your visit for the most updated hours

For more information about the programs we offer or to speak to an advocate, please call:

• Newport: 401-847-7821, ext. 1534
• East Providence: 401-437-1000, ext. 6604
• Tiverton: 401-625-5134, ext. 2306

How You Can Help

Donations are greatly appreciated and can be made online (type “Social Services” in Comments Box) or by mailing a check to : East Bay Community Action Program, Attn: Finance Dept., 19 Broadway, Newport, RI 02840. Make checks payable to East Bay Community Action Program with “Social Services/Family Center” noted on the memo line.

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Key Features

The Women, Infants, and Children program provides:

• Evidence-based nutrition assistance
• Breastfeeding advice and support
• Links to community services
• Healthy foods purchased using the eWIC card to support good nutrition during pregnancy, infancy, and early childhood

Location(s) of the Program

Hours of Operation

Visits are by appointment only. Please call the office to schedule your appointment. ALL CERTIFICATION APPOINTMENTS ARE REQUIRED TO BE IN-PERSON. Other types of appointments including Mid-Certification and issuance of benefits can be done remotely.

East Providence:

• Monday – Friday 8:00 A.M. – 4:30 P.M.
• Last Wednesday of the month: 10:30 A.M. – 7:00 P.M.

Bristol:

• Tuesday & Thursday 8:00 A.M. – 4:30 P.M.

Newport:

• Monday, 8:00 A.M. – 6:00 P.M.
• Tuesday 8:30 A.M. – 5:00 P.M.
• Wednesday 8:30 A.M. – 5:00 P.M.
• Friday 8:30 A.M. – 4:30 P.M.

Tiverton:

• Thursday 11:00 A.M. – 6:00 P.M.

How to Enroll

Please call for an appointment.

• East Providence: 401-437-1007
• Bristol: 401-253-7577
• Newport: 401-619-5970
• Tiverton: 401-625-1364

Non-Discrimination Statement

In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA.

Declaración de no Discriminación

De conformidad con la Ley Federal de Derechos Civiles y los reglamentos y políticas de derechos civiles del Departamento de Agricultura de los EE. UU. (USDA, por sus siglas en inglés), se prohíbe que el USDA, sus agencias, oficinas, empleados e instituciones que participan o administran programas del USDA discriminen sobre la base de raza, color, nacionalidad, sexo, discapacidad, edad, o en represalia o venganza por actividades previas de derechos civiles en algún programa o actividad realizados o financiados por el USDA.

Full Non-Discrimination Statement

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People We Serve

Foster Grandparents serve as role models, tutors, and friends to children needing additional support. FGP works with various non-profit community partners, including schools, libraries, faith-based organizations, and before and after school programs.

Key Features

Foster Grandparents are provided the opportunity to:

• Help children increase academic skills and provide social and emotional support
• Provide one-on-one and small group tutoring
• Earn a tax-free stipend of $240-$640 monthly for the time devoted to the program 
• Enjoy social interactions with others

Location(s) of the Program

Hours of Operation

Monday through Friday, 8:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M.

How to Enroll

Call the Office of Volunteer Services at 401-435-7876, Ext. 1137, to make an appointment and learn more about the program.

How You Can Volunteer

Foster Grandparents help children develop skills and confidence and provide them with much-needed attention that can change their lives. Foster Grandparents strengthen their neighborhoods by assisting children in need at schools, Head Start sites, Boys and Girls Clubs, libraries, and other non-profit organizations. You must be 55 years or older and meet specific income-eligibility requirements. For more information, please call the Office of Volunteer Services at 401-435-7876, Ext. 1137.

Watch a news clip from CBS This Morning on a Foster Grandparent Program in Washington, D.C.

Here’s what our community is saying about our Foster Grandparents

“As a result of having Sienna in the classroom, students have increased math scores and sight word vocabulary. This is due to Sienna working one-on-one with those students who struggle during whole-group instruction.”

“Carmela is a wonderful and helpful FGP volunteer. She assists with small groups and works 1:1 with students.”

“Students have definitely increased their knowledge in all subject areas thanks to having Sue in the classroom. Thank you for making this program possible. Sue has been such a positive asset to my classroom! She works extremely hard all day and every day that she’s here.”

“Ms. Beth offers additional support for the students in reading and writing. She monitors students in small groups in reading fluency.”

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